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Measuring Technology and the Economy (Tech Stats) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The full list of surveys and programs that collect and/or publish information about technology and its impact on the economy can be found on the Surveys & Programs page. This page also provides links to the websites of these surveys and programs.

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Yes, the Census Bureau does conduct research on a variety of subjects, including technology. The research papers associated with technology can be found under the Working Papers menu option.

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The Tech Stats page will include data collections and research that measure robotics, artificial intelligence, and other technologies that are increasingly being adopted as large-scale data- and computing-based automation technologies become less expensive and easier to implement.

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Automatically controlled and reprogrammable machines capable of performing a series of complex tasks autonomously or semi-autonomously are considered to be robotic equipment (or robots).

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The Blog Posts section serves as a way to communicate valuable information related to technology to data users. The blog will highlight data releases, research, and other subjects pertaining to technology and its impact on the economy.

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The data tables will be updated whenever the surveys and programs producing technology-related data release new information. For details about recent and upcoming release dates, please refer to the Release Schedules page.

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Page Last Revised - November 20, 2021
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